Free Contracts Manager Job Description for Microsoft Word

[Insert company name here] is an established and successful law firm specializing in [insert key areas of focus here]

We’re looking for a Contracts Manager to work collaboratively with other members of the legal team locally and globally to ensure best-in-class, seamless support to our client.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides responses to bids, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Prepares requests for proposals for distribution to vendors.
• Develops a set of standard contracts for the company.
• Analyzes all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Conducts research prior to writing contracts.
• Audits existing contracts and oversees contract modifications.
• Analyzes a contract’s risk to the business.
• Visits client sites and meets with business partners.
• Monitors the performance of each signed contract.
• Ensures that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation.
• Trains and supervises other contract professionals.
• Communicates contract implementations to subordinates.
• Maintains a computer database for the company’s contract management system.
• Conducts analysis of new laws, regulations, and contract trends to determine the potential impact on the business.
• Coordinates with the finance department to ensure correct billing and collection of contractual revenues.
• Ensures that contracts are in line with corporate goals and objectives.
• Leads complex contract negotiations and manages all changes in and addendums to existing contracts.
• Identifies potential improvements to existing policies.
• Prepares reports on the status of contracts for management.
• Conducts special projects as assigned.
• Negotiates and oversees leasing agreements.
• Draft and revise a variety of contracts with customers
• Ensure the organization’s internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained
• Meet with customers to discuss both legal and business matters
• Provide advice and guidance to the different teams relating to contract generation
• Maintain excellent working relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met
• Create, prepare, review and edit all contracts
• Provide support and advice on new potential businesses opportunities
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes

About you

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology
• Comfortable working as part of a multidimensional team
• Exemplify strong attention to detail
• Possesses superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines
• Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft
• Office and G Suite
• Previous experience working with contract regulations the related laws is strongly preferred
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Capable of professionally managing confidential information
• Exemplify creative problem-solving abilities
• Must have earned a Juris Doctor degree / Bachelor’s Degree in Law;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Advanced proficiency in contracts drafting and legal review
• Strong customer-centric focus and able to interact with high-level stakeholders and legal teams
• Proficiency in analytical & presentation Skills
• Advanced proficiency in contract negotiation skills
• Proactive & persuasive relationship with client stakeholders
• Basic exposure to document management and contracting applications

What you’ll get in return

The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical insurance plan
• Dental insurance plan
• Vision insurance plan
• Contribution to life insurance plan
• 401k profit sharing
• Parking reimbursement
• Social, charity, and wellness events

To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on [insert recruiter email address] or [insert recruiter phone number]